Strategies for improvement of primary care in Korea.
10.5124/jkma.2012.55.10.959
- Author:
Heui Sug JO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Health Management & Policy, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. joheuisug@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Primary health care;
Motivation;
Delivery system
- MeSH:
Chronic Disease;
Humans;
Investments;
Korea;
Life Expectancy;
Light;
Motivation;
Organothiophosphorus Compounds;
Primary Health Care;
Quality of Life;
Vision, Ocular
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2012;55(10):959-968
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Primary care is essential among the strategies for expansion of healthy life expectancy and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to suggest strategies for improvement of primary care in Korea, in light of the current Korean condition. Data and reports related to primary care and medical were collected and analyzed, applying the structure-process-outcome frame, taking into consideration current medical care delivery system. Current primary care system is considered inappropriate and inefficient from many perspectives. In particular, continuous and comprehensive management of chronic disease is needed. To effectively carry out the function of primary care, an incentive system for patients' and physicians' motivation is needed. Also, support for improvement of the capability to manage patients and monitor health outcomes has to be considered. It is hoped that the government will develop a long-term vision and make ongoing investments.
